New Book: Policing in a Changing Vietnam 2023

Purchase the book in hardcover, paperback or eBook hereUse code AFL01 at checkout for 20% discount until 30 June 2023 ...

Buy now: Women in the Afghan National Police

Ebook and paperback now available. As the first anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan approaches in August ...

Gender equality and law enforcement

Gender equality in law enforcement is a key area of interest for Dr Melissa Jardine. As a former police officer, ...

Join the Global Law Enforcement & Public Health Association

Dr Melissa Jardine is on the Board of Directors of the Global Law Enforcement & Public Health Association The Global ...

Law Enforcement & HIV Network

What is LEAHN? The Law Enforcement And HIV Network – LEAHN – is a way of connecting people involved in ...

Empowering rural women & youth

Dr Melissa Jardine grew up in rural Victoria, Australia. In 2016, she initiated an award and sponsored two female Year ...

"My leadership style emphasizes sharing knowledge, being comfortable with ambiguity in complex adaptive environments, being open about personal success as a non-linear process, and trusting others with responsibilities that are meaningful, challenging, and pivotal to the overall success of a project."

Melissa Jardine, Asia 21 Young Leader 2017 (Link)

Key areas of interest

Dr Melissa Jardine is available for consultancies and engagements across a range of research and advocacy areas:

  • Policing and law enforcement
  • Engagement and collaboration with law enforcement institutions in Asia
  • Law enforcement and public health partnerships
  • Harm reduction approaches (e.g. drug use)
  • Women's empowerment
  • Police and first responder mental health